The O’Regan family have made a kind invitation for IWS owners and guests, to go to their home on Sunday 3rd December. The meeting is to start at noon, with a walk round the fields and a swim in the lough. There will then be a demonstration by local retriever, spaniel and HPR owners. the demonstration will be followed by a chance for your dogs to”give it a go’. As we all know our dogs will do their best to embarrass us (well mine will), but at least help and advice will be on hand.
Whilst IWS run as retrievers, they have been described in an article in a shooting magazine as “the first all round gundogs” This is our chance to put that theory to the test!

The address is,
Drumard,
Flynns Pass
Killykeen
Cavan
Eircode H12DP94.

Please let us know if you intend to come, we want to make sure there are enough mugs for everyone to get a cup of tea.

There will be a EGM of the club in Connors Pub Dunleer Co. Louth at 2pm as agreed with the IKC. on Sunday the second of April after which we hope to be able to except renewal of membership and new members.

The Irish Water Spaniel Club has always set out to promote the breed since the origin of the club.

The Committee set out in its 125th year to promote the breed this year and we were very successful as we had 17 dogs entered. We wish to thank our judge Mrs Liz Cooper for doing a great job and been so encouraging especially with our members who have never shown before.

I would like to thank the Committee and their family members for their work on the day. This was a very enjoyable day for all involved.

The Committee would like to thank our sponsors Happydog and also all the help from Fermoy Canine Club and Dogshowentry.

A club event coming up on the 20th of September at Dromin House, Dromin, County Louth.
The progamme starts at 10:30am with Gun Dog training run by our Field Trial Secretary Tony Sellars. This will be followed by a Scurry in the afternoon.
We really hope to get a great turn-out on the day. All are welcome and we’d especially like to see as many Irish Water Spaniels there as possible, so if you are an owner it would be fantastic if you could make it. Of course all breeds are welcome so do invite friends and family to come along!

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Directions:
Access to the venue is very easy, just a two minute drive off the M1 motorway. Take exit 13 off the M1 towards Dunleer. Pass the Village Saloon pub on your left, follow the road on for approximately 1km to next crossroads and turn right. Dromin House is on the left after approx. 1km. There will be posters to guide once you turn off the motorway.
You are advised to bring lunch on the day and bring wellies!

On the 3rd of May the Irish Water Spaniel Club of Ireland will be celebrating a very special day, the 125th anniversary of the Club. Many of you will already know that the Club is amongst the oldest in the world but may not have been aware such a significant milestone was just around the corner.

We would encourage as many IWS owners as possible to enter the show but you can also just come along to watch, meet other IWS owners, club and committee members and catch up with what’s happening in the world of the IWS these days.

Entries Close 6th April 2015 for postal entries. Enter online at www.dogshowentry.ie, online entry closes at midnight on the 14th April 2015. Judge: Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper

We’ll be posting more details here on the site over the next week or two so make sure to check back but for now here are the vital details to mark in your diary:

This year the Irish Water Spaniel Club will be running their Champ Show in conjunction with the Irish Breeds Show at Cloughran on the 13th September. We would like to see many Irish Water Spaniels take part so even if you have never entered a show ring before, this is your chance to show off your dog or bitch and to let everyone see that Irish Water Spaniels may come in all shapes and sizes but are all amazing!

Last year only three dogs were entered – this was very disappointing as we know there are many more who could have appeared in the ring.

Entries will still be received if entered on line. The closing date for on- line entries is midnight on the 31st August. follow this link http://www.dogshowentry.ie/OnlineEntries/Public/AvailableShows.aspx, go to “dogshowentries” and click on “Irish Breeds Show” and the entry form column is on the right of the page. The fee for entering one dog or bitch is 18 euros or £18.00. Judging will commence at 12.30 sharp.

However, showing is optional! Please come along on the day and find out what’s involved….and maybe next year we’ll see many of you take the plunge into showing? it’s a great day out and is also an opportunity to see all the other Irish breeds as well as Irish Water Spaniels.

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Ladies and Gentlemen,a Christmas Calories Crusher!On 30th December, members are meeting up at Carlingford Marina (11 o'clock), and strolling along the footpath to Omeath. John and Tony have already tried the trip (along with two dogs and seven children) to ensure it's okay. It follows the old railway line along the lough shore. The path is relatively flat, and thus suitable for most people, and 7 kilometers about 4 miles long. For those who do not wish to walk the return trip, we will have cars at both ends of the journey. Sadly the dogs have to stay on leads (the children didn't).

Please bring bags so that any dog waste can be properly disposed of.The car park is exited by depositing a 2 Euro coin.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are pleased to let you know that the Irish Water Spaniel Club has had its affiliation to the Irish Kennel Club confirmed. As we are now certain that this year we can go ahead with our planned program of events, can we ask everyone to send a cheque for their subs to the Hon Secretary. Cheques should be made payable to "the Irish Water Spaniel Club", and received before the 1st February. May we thank you all for your patience and understanding over what has been a difficult period.Regards,The Committee of the IWSC ...

Ladies and Gentlemen,a Christmas Calories Crusher!
On 30th December, members are meeting up at Carlingford Marina (11 o'clock), and strolling along the footpath to Omeath. John and Tony have already tried the trip (along with two dogs and seven children) to ensure it's okay. It follows the old railway line along the lough shore. The path is relatively flat, and thus suitable for most people, and 7 kilometers about 4 miles long. For those who do not wish to walk the return trip, we will have cars at both ends of the journey. Sadly the dogs have to stay on leads (the children didn't).
Please bring bags so that any dog waste can be properly disposed of.
The car park is exited by depositing a 2 Euro coin.
ALL are welcome, we hope to see you there

The committee and those who attended the O'Regan household on the 3rd December would like to thank the family for giving us such a great day. Nine dogs attended with their families.

As well as giving the dogs a swim, everyone got into the spirit of the day and had a go at the mock working test. The real competition was to see whose dog could misbehave the most. Tony claims to have won that one!

All who attended would like to thank the family for their hospitality, and hard work putting the day together. ...